The book Mo Hai Chun Qiu – Collection and Connoisseurship Research into Chinese Painting and Calligraphy comprises 720,000 characters and is the result of over a decade of meticulous research by Dr. Ye Guo-Shin. He personally visited world-renowned museums, gathering firsthand materials on calligraphy and painting, and conducted in-depth interviews with artists, their disciples, and family members to obtain invaluable primary sources.

A key highlight of this work is the groundbreaking “Painting/Calligraphy Authenticity Assessment Chart,” developed by Dr. Ye using Western art methodology as its theoretical foundation. This systematic and logical approach brings scientific clarity to the seemingly esoteric field of art authentication.

As Taiwan’s first academically rigorous and market-focused reference book on the authentication of ancient and modern calligraphy and paintings, Mo Hai Chun Qiu features nearly 2,000 images from leading museums worldwide. It is printed to the highest standards to closely match the quality of original artworks and incorporates anti-counterfeiting technology to prevent unauthorized reproduction. Additionally, the book’s case is uniquely crafted from high-cost, durable wooden boards to ensure long-term preservation, preventing damage, warping, and pest infestation.

About the Author

Dr. Ye Guo-Shin is the first Chinese scholar to earn a PhD in Art Authentication from the UK. He has served as a forensic consultant for government agencies, including the Criminal Investigation Bureau, and has authenticated calligraphy and paintings for collectors and auction houses worldwide. Combining roles as an artist, appraiser, and auctioneer, he is a trusted consultant for numerous international auction houses specializing in calligraphy and painting authentication.

Beyond authentication, Dr. Ye is dedicated to the promotion and exchange of art. He established Mo Hai Lou International Art Research Institute and Asia’s first Art Authentication Museum, which also serves as an art library, integrating research, professional expertise, cultural exchange, and education. Through these efforts, he continues to support and serve art enthusiasts globally.

Event Highlights

The book launch was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s Wenhua Hall, attended by esteemed guests including forensic expert Dr. Henry C. Lee and renowned calligraphy and painting artist Ms. Fu Yi-Yao. Attendees joined Dr. Ye in an interactive artwork authentication session, followed by a Mo Hai Chun Qiu collectors’ book auction.

News Source: China Times